SDR 0300386624

Service difficulty report · Wire · Boeing 747251B

Difficulty date
March 1, 2003
Submitted
March 10, 2003
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N624US
Make and model
Boeing 747251B
Aircraft serial
21706
Aircraft time
91,339 hours, 15,390 cycles
Part
Wire
Part number
1W71018R
Condition
Shorted
Stage of operation
TO
Nature of condition
N
Precautionary procedure
C

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

During takeoff the left wing leading edge overheat light illuminated. Aircraft aborted takeoff at 110 knots resulting in 7 blown tires. Passengers were bussed from aircraft to terminal. Repaired shorted and chaffed wires and replaced switch S896. Replaced 7 wheel/tire and brake assemblies. Operational check good.